Dawn Renton

The Polnoon development in Eaglesham has something to celebrate – a whopping 10 babies have been born to families living here over the past 12 months alone.

This baby boom adds to the already healthy group of toddlers and children living at this family-friendly development, where the community spirit is such that many of the residents visited to check on each other in the recent snowy weather and the tradition of trick or treat at Hallowe’en is celebrated by no less than 70 of the youngsters each year.

The real community feel here is reflected in its annual Christmas Sleigh event, as well as the close friendships which have grown between so many of the families living there.

A number of the Polnoon mums attend the local Eaglesham Toddler Group and recently gathered for a group picture with some of the new babies and toddlers who have been born while living there.

Ellie Regan, who lives at Polnoon and also runs Eaglesham Toddler Group, said: “I was a total newcomer to the area, but Polnoon has made me feel right at home.

“The homes are all lovely and it’s become a vibrant and friendly community, made even more special by all the new babies we’ve welcomed in the past year.

“I’m very glad my children will grow up in such a wonderful place.”

Joanne Casey, director at Mactaggart & Mickel Homes, said: “Polnoon has always been very popular with families for its outstanding design, beautiful local area, and nearby excellent schools.

“We’re delighted to welcome all these new Polnoon babies and hope that even more will join this fantastic new neighbourhood in the future.”